YoChicago and its sister company Data Based Ads sponsored a home this year and raised $4,000 and rounded up several dozen volunteers for the effort. Dozens of companies and thousands of volunteers participated in renovated homes in Englewood on April 26.

Published by YoChicago on May 10, 2008.

Phillip L. Haltom, 52, of 909 Oakwood Terrace in Hinsdale, is charged with one count of solicitation of a sexual act, a Class B misdemeanor. For the past three years, he has been the pastor at Trinity Presbyterian, which meets at The Community House in Hinsdale and has an office in La Grange.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 10, 2008.

Mary Smith, 51, said in a videotaped statement she started the fire inside an interior stairwell at 3553 N. Fremont because she lost her shoes that night and her feet were cold.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2008.

Under pressure by a neighborhood group, the Chicago Park District is poised to drop a controversial plan that allowed the Latin School to build a soccer field in Lincoln Park in exchange for prime playing time.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2008.

The incident took place Wednesday after classes had ended at James N. Thorp Elementary School, 8914 S. Buffalo, according to police and Chicago Public Schools officials.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2008.

Police are also investigating another alleged sexual assault that may have occurred the same day at Chicago International Charter School's Basil Campus, 1816 W. Garfield. Officials there confirmed that two elementary students may have assaulted a classmate.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2008.

Under pressure by a neighborhood group, the Chicago Park District is poised to drop a controversial plan that allowed the Latin School to build a soccer field in Lincoln Park in exchange for prime playing time.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

DeWitt Clinton Elementary School is located at 6110 N. Fairfield Ave., according to the Chicago Public School's website.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

Lomax is Grant's mother, but does not have custody of the child, police said. The two may be in the area of 3500 S. Rhodes Ave., 2800 W. Wilcox St., or 600 W. Division St. near Cabrini Green.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

Lomax is Grant's mother, but does not have custody of the child, police said. The two may be in the area of 3500 S. Rhodes Ave., 2800 W. Wilcox St., or 600 W. Division St. near Cabrini Green.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

Lomax is Grant's mother, but does not have custody of the child, police said. The two may be in the area of 3500 S. Rhodes Ave., 2800 W. Wilcox St., or 600 W. Division St. near Cabrini Green.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

The CBRE survey doesn't take into account two large spaces opening up later this year. American Girl Place is moving to Water Tower Place, emptying about 40,000 square feet at 111 E. Chicago Ave.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on May 10, 2008.

Linens 'N Things is closing its 42,000-square-foot store at 600 N. Michigan Ave., a plan announced this month as the retailer filed for bankruptcy protection.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on May 10, 2008.

"It's kind of a reflection of the economy and what's happening with retail," says Scott Baskin, president of Woodridge-based apparel retailer Mark Shale, whose flagship store is at 900 N. Michigan Ave.

Published by Crain's Chicago Business on May 10, 2008.

Best Buy will open its first downtown Chicago store next year in the John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan, a spokesman confirmed Friday. The 30,000-square-foot store will replace a Paul Stewart menswear store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2008.

The 30,000-square-foot store will replace a Paul Stewart menswear store. Best Buy will also open a 45,000-square-footstore May 23 at 555 W. Roosevelt in the South Loop.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2008.

Best Buy will open its first downtown Chicago store next year in the John Hancock Center at 875 N. Michigan Ave., a company spokesman confirmed Friday.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2008.

The 30,000-square-foot store will replace a Paul Stewart menswear store. Best Buy will also open a new store on May 23 at 555 W. Roosevelt Road in the South Loop.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2008.

Supporters of moving the Chicago Children’s Museum to Grant Park took their case to the South Side Thursday night. They’re trying to drum up support for the relocation, which has generated lots of controversy.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 10, 2008.

One year ago, Blair Holt, 16, was gunned down on a CTA bus. On Saturday, hundreds of Humboldt Park and Logan Square residents marched against violence on the anniversary of the boy's death.

Published by NBC 5 on May 10, 2008.

That incident allegedly happened Wednesday at J.N. Thorp Elementary at 89th and Buffalo.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 10, 2008.

Blame a dicey economic outlook for changes in our pizza-eating habits, say the number crunchers at Technomic, Chicago-based food service consultants.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 10, 2008.

Michael Cattron, of the 10900 block of South Indiana Avenue, was charged Saturday with felony aggravated arson, police said. Bond information was not immediately available.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 10, 2008.

When I have clients who want to live in Lakeview or on the lakefront for $200,000, I usually suggest several highrise buildings. I particularly like 3550 N Lake Shore Drive, 3660 N Lake Shore Drive and 4250 N Marine Drive. You can pick up a 900 sq/ft one bedroom condo in these full amenity buildings for $160,000 to $199,000 easily.

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog on May 10, 2008.

When I have clients who want to live in Lakeview or on the lakefront for $200,000, I usually suggest several highrise buildings. I particularly like 3550 N Lake Shore Drive, 3660 N Lake Shore Drive and 4250 N Marine Drive. You can pick up a 900 sq/ft one bedroom condo in these full amenity buildings for $160,000 to $199,000 easily.

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog on May 10, 2008.

When I have clients who want to live in Lakeview or on the lakefront for $200,000, I usually suggest several highrise buildings. I particularly like 3550 N Lake Shore Drive, 3660 N Lake Shore Drive and 4250 N Marine Drive. You can pick up a 900 sq/ft one bedroom condo in these full amenity buildings for $160,000 to $199,000 easily.

Published by The Chicago Real Estate Local blog on May 10, 2008.

Authorities have charged Michael Cattron, 40, with felony aggravated arson. Police said a witness told them he saw Cattron pour a flammable substance on the rear porch stairs of his own home in the 10900 block of South Indiana Avenue and light it ablaze with a piece of paper.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

Volunteers from Bank of America, along with friends and family members, turned out at Gompers Park and Harmony Woods today to help with the 16th annual Chicago River Day cleanup.

Published by Chi-Town Daily News on May 10, 2008.

About 60 students from Little Village/Lawndale High School picked up spray cans to lay images of life and promise on the sidewalk – a safe passage. In Little Village, students are fighting violence with spray paint. It's called the "Safe Passage" project. The program organizers hope to create a path where students can feel safe going to school

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

About 60 students from Little Village/Lawndale High School picked up spray cans to lay images of life and promise on the sidewalk – a safe passage. In Little Village, students are fighting violence with spray paint. It's called the "Safe Passage" project. The program organizers hope to create a path where students can feel safe going to school

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

It was exactly one year ago today that 16-year-old Blair Holt was gunned down on a CTA bus. His father, Ron Holt, will spend the anniversary of his son's death trying to pay tribute to him by participating in tonight's town hall meeting.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

A 14-year-old boy is accused of inappropriately touching a female classmate in a bathroom of a South Side school. The incident took place Wednesday after classes had ended at James N. Thorp Elementary School, 8914 S. Buffalo Ave., according to police and Chicago Public Schools officials.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

Police are also investigating another alleged sexual assault that may have occurred the same day at Chicago International Charter School's Basil Campus, 1816 W. Garfield. Officials there confirmed that two elementary students may have assaulted a classmate.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

A Riverdale family is taking its first official step toward home ownership. Carla Buchanan broke ground on her Habitat for Humanity house Saturday morning. It should be ready in November.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 10, 2008.

hicago police have asked for the public's help in finding a missing woman and her daughter. Janasia Grant was last seen in the company of her non-custodial mother, Felicia Lomax, Thursday in the 6100 block of North Fairfield Avenue. Janasia is 8 years old, 4 ft., 1 inch tall and weighs 70 lbs. She was wearing a brown shirt and pants, a red three-quarter length coat and white Nike 'Airmax' gym shoes. Felicia Lomax is 38 years old, 5 ft., 5 inches tall and weighs 140 lbs.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 10, 2008.

All of the stations in Chicago's Loop along Lake and Wabash streets are closed due to track work, which means the Green, Brown and Orange lines are only operating on the tracks along Wells and Van Buren.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 10, 2008.

Pink Line service will not operate in the Loop and will stop at Ashland.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 10, 2008.

In addition, the Red Line subway is closed, meaning all trains are using the elevated tracks between Fullerton and Cermak-Chinatown. Trains will also use the elevated tracks along Wells and Van Buren in the Loop.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 10, 2008.

In addition, the Red Line subway is closed, meaning all trains are using the elevated tracks between Fullerton and Cermak-Chinatown. Trains will also use the elevated tracks along Wells and Van Buren in the Loop.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 10, 2008.

The Human Rights Torch Relay wound through Lincoln Park. The Human Rights Torch Relay hopes to raise awareness of what it says are human rights crimes by the Chinese communist regime against members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 10, 2008.

Chicago police are asking the public for help in finding an 8-year-old girl and her mother who were last seen on Thursday.Janasia Grant, 8, and Felicia Lomax, 39, were last seen in the 6100 block of North Fairfield Avenue, according to a community alert issued by Chicago police. The two might be in the area of 3500 S. Rhodes Ave., 2800 W. Wilcox St., or 600 W. Division St. near Cabrini Green, according to police.The two also might be using CTA buses or trains.

Published by NBC 5 on May 10, 2008.

Chicago police are asking the public for help in finding an 8-year-old girl and her mother who were last seen on Thursday.Janasia Grant, 8, and Felicia Lomax, 39, were last seen in the 6100 block of North Fairfield Avenue, according to a community alert issued by Chicago police. The two might be in the area of 3500 S. Rhodes Ave., 2800 W. Wilcox St., or 600 W. Division St. near Cabrini Green, according to police.The two also might be using CTA buses or trains.

Published by NBC 5 on May 10, 2008.

Chicago police are asking the public for help in finding an 8-year-old girl and her mother who were last seen on Thursday.Janasia Grant, 8, and Felicia Lomax, 39, were last seen in the 6100 block of North Fairfield Avenue, according to a community alert issued by Chicago police. The two might be in the area of 3500 S. Rhodes Ave., 2800 W. Wilcox St., or 600 W. Division St. near Cabrini Green, according to police.The two also might be using CTA buses or trains.

Published by NBC 5 on May 10, 2008.

Chicago police are asking the public for help in finding an 8-year-old girl and her mother who were last seen on Thursday.Janasia Grant, 8, and Felicia Lomax, 39, were last seen in the 6100 block of North Fairfield Avenue, according to a community alert issued by Chicago police. The two might be in the area of 3500 S. Rhodes Ave., 2800 W. Wilcox St., or 600 W. Division St. near Cabrini Green, according to police.The two also might be using CTA buses or trains.

Published by NBC 5 on May 10, 2008.

Chicago police are asking the public for help in finding an 8-year-old girl and her mother who were last seen on Thursday.Janasia Grant, 8, and Felicia Lomax, 39, were last seen in the 6100 block of North Fairfield Avenue, according to a community alert issued by Chicago police. The two might be in the area of 3500 S. Rhodes Ave., 2800 W. Wilcox St., or 600 W. Division St. near Cabrini Green, according to police.The two also might be using CTA buses or trains.

Published by NBC 5 on May 10, 2008.

Chicago police are asking the public for help in finding an 8-year-old girl and her mother who were last seen on Thursday.Janasia Grant, 8, and Felicia Lomax, 39, were last seen in the 6100 block of North Fairfield Avenue, according to a community alert issued by Chicago police. The two might be in the area of 3500 S. Rhodes Ave., 2800 W. Wilcox St., or 600 W. Division St. near Cabrini Green, according to police.The two also might be using CTA buses or trains.

Published by NBC 5 on May 10, 2008.

At about 12:15 p.m., a 27-year-old man was shot in the 6400 block of South Oakley Boulevard in the Englewood neighborhood, Bright said. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 10, 2008.

At about 11 a.m., a 20-year-old man was shot in the 1400 block of South Throop Street in the Little Village neighborhood, said Officer Marcel Bright. He was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition with two gunshot wounds to his back.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 10, 2008.

The incident happened Wednesday inside James N. Thorp Elementary School, 8914 S. Buffalo, according to police.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 10, 2008.

The Chicago Park District next week will consider canceling a controversial contract that allowed Latin School to build a soccer field in Lincoln Park in return for first dibs on use.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 10, 2008.

Mary Pat Wallace, of Chicago's Hastens Passion for Beds, which did not exhibit at the show, said she has sold three of them so far this year. Her typical customer chooses something relatively more modest—but still in the $10,000 to $12,000 range.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 10, 2008.

The now 51-year-old woman ignited a fire inside an interior stairwell at 3553 N. Fremont St. just before 7 a.m. on March 10, 2007, prosecutors say. In a videotaped statement, Smith said she lost her shoes that night and her feet were cold.

Published by Fox News Chicago on May 10, 2008.

1110 N. Wolcott

Published by East Village Association blog on May 10, 2008.

855 N. Wolcott

Published by East Village Association blog on May 10, 2008.

1015 N. Hoyne

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1040 N. Leavitt

Published by East Village Association blog on May 10, 2008.

4/14/2008 Interior: Work to be done at units 1,2,3 at 2200 W. Cortez address ONLY. Patch and repair drywall and paint; sanding and refinish floors; install wall and floor tile in bathrooms; clean and paint molding. No plans submitted for review. No window replacement or exterior work allowed.

Published by East Village Association blog on May 10, 2008.

1048 N. Oakley

Published by East Village Association blog on May 10, 2008.